I have learned a new respect for cross-posting when it comes to my friends on facebook.  Mainly it comes from a peak that more than doubled my page views on my blog withing a two day time period.  I was impressed at the power of social media even with the meager number of friends I have on my page.  I actually know personally all the people who are on my facebook page.  I know this post is particularly off topic but I thought that I needed to acknowledge that my friends heeded my call to come and at least observe.  That is something that I am thankful for today, and sometimes having something to be thankful for is more important than riches, or overt comfort.